HARDFORD 50 GRAVEL GRINDER RACE INFORMATION

Ready to tough it out?

Expect a lot of climbing and a whole lot of fun at our annual bike race in the Smoky Mountains—The Hardford 50 Gravel Grinder!

The fully-supported course is 50+ miles and 6,500 ft. of climbing through Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests. CX and MTB are both appropriate. The ride is 75% gravel, 10% dirt, and the remainder on pavement. Three fully stocked aid stops along the course. Prizes to top three in each category! A portion of the proceeds to benefit Grassy Fork Elementary School and Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC).